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Tejashwi Attacks Bihar Govt Over Jamui Incident, Declares 'Goonda Raj' in State
- •Bihar politics heats up after a video surfaced showing alleged misbehavior with a minor girl in Jamui.
- •Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav strongly attacked the Bihar and NDA governments.
- •Tejashwi stated that girls are unsafe in Bihar and 'goonda raj' has been established.
- •Police registered an FIR, arrested three individuals, and invoked the POCSO Act.
- •Acting DGP Preeta Verma took charge as regular DGP Vinay Kumar is on leave; an SIT has been formed.
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A viral video showing the alleged molestation of a minor girl and assault on her companion in Jamui on September 19, 2026, sparked widespread outrage. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders strongly criticized the NDA government over women's safety and crumbling law and order.
Jamui police registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Woman SDPO Dipti Monali. Authorities have arrested three suspects, are identifying others, and are working to remove objectionable videos from social media.
Senior IPS officer and DG Home Guard Preeta Verma took charge as the acting DGP of Bihar, handling additional duties while regular DGP Vinay Kumar is on a 21-day leave from September 15 to October 5, 2026.
